Description: Bengals running back Giovani Bernard led the team in receiving during Sunday's wild-card loss to the Colts.

Insight: He had eight receptions for 46 yards on nine targets, along with three carries for six yards. Bernard is clearly on the team to catch balls out of the backfield.

12/29/2014 9:44:00 AM

Description: Bengals running back Giovani Bernard once again took a backseat to Jeremy Hill in the running game, but did catch seven of eight targets for 56 yards and a touchdown.

Insight: Bernard totaled 64 yards rushing and receiving, including a touchdown, but has become strictly a third down and passing situation running back.

12/23/2014 9:30:00 AM

Description: Bengals running back Giovani Bernard took a backseat again as Jeremy Hill drove the Cincinnati bus against Denver.

Insight: Bernard totaled 81 yards rushing and receiving, including a touchdown, but he's certainly not the star in this backfield.

12/14/2014 5:36:00 PM

Description: Bengals running back Giovani Bernard was fantasy relevant in garbage time in Week 15.

Insight: Bernard had 79 yards on 15 carries and gained 24 more yards on three catches, but nearly all of that came in the second half with Cincinnati ahead by more than 20. Owners shouldn't count on Bernard repeating that performance versus the tough Broncos next week.

12/7/2014 5:33:00 PM

Description: Bengals running back Giovani Bernard did not do much on Sunday.

Insight: He had six carries for 17 yards and three catches for 19 yards. Bernard is a flex option right now.

12/7/2014 12:23:00 PM

Description: Bengals running back Giovani Bernard is expected to split the workload 50-50 with Jeremy Hill, according Paul Dehner of the Cincinnati Enquirer.

Insight: If one back gets hot we expect the Bengals toride that hand. In the meantime, both halfbacks should be considered an RB2.

Insight: Jeremy Hill is still expected to see the majority of the carries, but Bernard will be mixed in as well. We advise owners to be very cautious with Bernard during his first game back.

11/21/2014 2:32:00 PM

Description: Bengals running back Giovani Bernard (hip) was again a full participant in practice and should be ready to go Sunday.

Insight: We think it's likely Jeremy Hill get the majority of the rushing attempts and Bernard is the receiving back, but could still see 10-14 touches.

11/20/2014 3:10:00 PM

Description: Bengals running back Giovani Bernard (hip) was a full participant in Thursday's practice and should be ready to go Sunday.

Insight: It is unclear how the distribution of the workload will go considering how well backup Jeremy Hill played in Bernard's absence. We think it's likely Hill get the majority of the rushing attempts and Bernanrd is the receiving back.

11/19/2014 12:41:00 PM

Description: Bengals running back Giovani Bernard (hip) returned to practice on Wednesday.

Insight: This puts him on track to play Sunday, but it is unclear how involved Bernard will be. Jeremy Hill has earned his time, but expect both backs to be utilized.

11/14/2014 12:09:00 PM

Description: Bengals running back Giovani Bernard was missing in action again on Friday, according to Geoff Hobson of Bengals.com.

Insight: It appears Jeremy Hill is again in line for the majority of the carries in Week 11 against a Saints team yielding 106.7 ypg.

11/13/2014 3:42:00 PM

Description: Bengals running back Giovani Bernard did not practice again on Thursday, according to beat reporter Coley Harvey.

Insight: It appears Jeremy Hill is again in line for the majority of the carries in Week 11. Hill should bounce back from his horrific game against the Browns last week.

11/12/2014 1:27:00 PM

Description: NFL Network's Albert Breer reports the Bengals are "not expecting" Giovani Bernard to play against the Saints this Sunday.

Insight: Breer reported last week that Bernard may be out through Week 11 and even longer. It sounds like it will be Jeremy Hill's backfield for the immediate future. Fantasy owners with Bernard might have to look elsewhere for running back help, not just in Week 11, but for the entire fantasy playoff push.

11/12/2014 1:27:00 PM

Description: Bengals running back Giovani Bernard did not practice on Wednesday according to ESPN.

Insight: It appears Jeremy Hill is again in line for the majority of the carries in Week 11. Hill should bounce back from his horrific game against the Browns last week. Bernard will be updated again on Thursday.

11/6/2014 7:28:00 PM

Description: As expected, Bengals running back Giovani Bernard is inactive for Thursday night's game against the Browns.

Insight: That isn't new, but the now Bernard might not even return in Week 11 after the extra rest. Jeremy Hill gets another opportunity to prove he deserves more playing time even when Bernard returns.

11/6/2014 9:05:00 AM

Description: Bengals head coach Marvin Lewis has said that running back Giovani Bernard will not play Thursday against Cleveland.

Insight: The short prep week for a Thursday night game killed his chances to return. Rookie Jeremy Hill rushed for 154 yards and a pair of touchdowns in Bernard's absence last Sunday and fantasy owners should expect the rookie to be a workhorse again in Week 10.

11/4/2014 11:05:00 AM

Description: Bengals running back Giovani Bernard is doubtful for Thursday's game against Cleveland.

Insight: The short prep week for a Thursday night game isn't helping. Rookie Jeremy Hill rushed for 154 yards and a pair of touchdowns in Bernard's absence and fantasy owners should expect the rookie to be a workhorse again in Week 10.

11/3/2014 11:21:00 AM

Description: Bengals running back Giovani Bernard certainly won't lose his starting gig, but Jeremy Hill's performance may have earned him a bigger share of the pie.

Insight: Rookie Jeremy Hill rushed for 154 yards and a pair of touchdowns in Bernard's absence. The Bengals play Thursday and Bernard is still listed as questionable.